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Simple and classic Christmas Pudding
Christmas pudding is a traditional British dessert that is typically served on Christmas Day. It is a rich, dense cake-like pudding made with dried fruits such as sultanas, dates, and prunes that have been soaked in rum or brandy for several days to enhance their flavor. Making the pudding can be a long and sometimes […]
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It’s the most wonderful time for White Christmas Bites!
Is it really Christmas without White Christmas? It’s true that in the middle of summer it’s very unlikely to snow for Christmas in Australia, but with delicious white chocolate treats does anyone really care? White Christmas is similar to our Chocolate Crackle recipe, but replaces Copha and cocoa with white chocolate to give it a […]
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Easy Bread Machine Iced Finger Buns
Iced finger buns are one of my favourite foods, sweet and a delicious and satisfying carb fix at the same time. They are easy to find at bakeries across Australia, but are even more tasty when you make them yourself. For people like me that are put off by kneading, this recipe makes it easy […]
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Copycat Fantales
Fantales are one of my favourite Australian lollies, because who doesn’t love Caramel! And of course there is all that trivia to learn from the wrappers. The good news is that these are pretty easy to replicate by making traditional caramel and dipping it in chocolate. In my opinion these taste even better than the […]
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Jelly Slices
Jelly Slices take a bit of time to assemble but are worth it for the delicious end result. Slices are one of the most popular styles of Australian sweets, with Jelly Slices, Caramel Slices and Peppermint Slices often available at bakeries. This slice is easy to modify and you can use different colours of jelly, […]
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Coconut Rum Balls
Rum balls are a delicious sweet and are popular for special occasions like Christmas. They can also be enjoyed all year round. These balls don’t need to be baked. This makes them easy and quick to whip up if you are having guests around, or to make as a present. Like many Australian dishes, the […]
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Pineapple Fritters
Pineapple fritters are the perfect summer food. The sweetness of the pineapple perfectly compliments the crispy batter. Pineapple fritters are often served with chicken and chips. They are often sold in the Hawaiian Pack at the local chicken shop or Red Rooster and are a fun treat. These fritters can be served alone, alongside chicken […]
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Easy and Delicious Lamingtons
Lamingtons are one of Australia’s most famous dishes, after Pavlova, and are served at bakeries and cafes across the country. They are often baked for school and church fetes and are enjoyed at all sorts of outings. There is some debate about how the cakes were created. According to one legend, Lamingtons were a haphazard […]
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Simple and Delicious Honey Joys Recipe
Honey Joys are a delicious and simple spinoff from one of our favourite breakfast cereals – Corn Flakes. They are a crunchy treat that can be made easily at home at any time with just a few ingredients. Honey Joys typically sit alongside Chocolate Crackles and Fairy Bread as a staple at children’s birthday parties, […]
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Chocolate Crackles
Many countries have a variation of a chocolate, Rice Bubbles based treat. Call me biased but I think Chocolate Crackles are the best. Alongside Fairy Bread and Honey Joys, Chocolate Crackles are a staple at children’s birthday parties, but can be enjoyed year round. This recipe holds true to the classic proportions that are marketed […]